Authorities of the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (SEZ) have issued a statement regarding a protest by laborers from Myanmar.
China Provides a Further Million Doses of Covid-19 Vaccine to Laos
China has provided Laos with a further one million doses of its Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine to assist in the country’s vaccination program.
Laos Confirms 260 New Cases of Covid-19, Doctors Clarify Eighth Death
Laos has confirmed 260 new cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases to 8,392.
Dilys’ Collection Partners with Dog Rescue Action International to Launch Online Charity Campaign: ‘Honour Life, Pets for Life’
Helping humans in despair, with dogs in need of care. Hong Kong’s high jewellery designer raises awareness for abandoned pups and mental health conditions stemmed from COVID-19
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 7 August 2021 – The renowned Hong Kong jewellery house, Dilys’ Collection, is delighted to announce their partnership with a local charity organisation – Dog Rescue Action International (DRAI). Together, they will be launching their first online charity campaign – Honour Life, Pets for Life, this summer to raise awareness for the welfare of abandoned dogs. The campaign will run from 7 August to 30 Sept 2021, where Dilys’ Collection will donate 10% of revenue from each piece sold under their brand YOUNG BY DILYS’ to the non-profit.
Today, the partnership has officially commenced with YOUNG BY DILYS’ sponsoring DRAI’s charity premier for Sandra Ng Kwan Yu’s new film, “Zero to Hero”, for a group of underprivileged children suffering from Angelman Syndrome. The film is based on a real-life story of So Wa-Wai, a Hong Kong athlete who’s participated in five Paralympic Games and his mother’s endless support on his path to success. According to Tang, “the purpose of this event is to give the children an opportunity to have an exciting afternoon in the K11 Art House Cinema, while reinforcing the message that one’s humble beginnings does not set the tone for the rest of one’s life.”
“We have seen an increase in the number of dogs being abandoned during the pandemic as a result of their owners’ relocation or other circumstances given the current economic environment. We have decided to collaborate with DRAI because they stand out from other animal rescue shelters. Not only do they strive to rehome abandoned pups, they also nurse the sick back to health and provide training for suitable dogs to become skilled Pet Therapists. Once they are trained, they can in turn offer emotional support to help comfort people in need” says Dilys Young, bespoke jewellery designer and founder of Dilys’ Collection.
Before the pandemic struck, DRAI regularly worked with other organisations to host charity events, where they visit elderly homes, the physically impaired and patients with mental health conditions with their rehomed therapy dogs. “The COVID-19 pandemic has also caused cases of mental illnesses to spike, along with a surging demand for therapy dogs. I want to promote the belief that humans and canines should take care of each other,” says the generous philanthropist and founder of DRAI, Whitney Tang, “thus completing our dog rescue lifecycle.”
Play ‘Your’ Part in this Meaningful Charity Campaign
You are invited to take part in this charity campaign. Shop with YOUNG BY DILYS’ online [LINK] or visit their showroom in Central for a bespoke jewellery experience. The brand’s fine jewellery pieces are modern amulets and all handcrafted in-house. Their designs are mainly inspired by symbols that carry distinctly positive energies. Not only do they cater to humans but their Precious Collection is dedicated to your loyal furry friends too. As a small gesture of appreciation, shoppers will be awarded with a certificate to commemorate their contribution to this meaningful campaign, along with a reward of HK$200 store credit for their next purchase.
Instagram: @youngbydilys
Facebook: @youngbydilys
Online store: www.youngbydilys.com
Address: Dilys’ Collection, Room 2305, 23/F, New World Tower, 16-18 Queen’s Road Central, Central
Opening Hours: 10:30am- 6:30pm
DRAI website: https://dogrescueaction.com/
https://www.facebook.com/dogrescueaction999/
Charity REF NO: 91/16872
#DilysCollection
Laos Reaches More than 8,000 Cases of Covid-19 with One New Death
Laos has confirmed 354 cases of Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of cases to 8,132, with one new death.
KingHash Platform Global Launch Event, Filecoin Computing Power Begins Global Simultaneous Sale
KingHash builds a “convenient mining” turnkey intelligent mining platform. Filecoin computing power is on sale globally.
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 August 2021 – Recently, KingHash held a successful online and offline launch event to announce the simultaneous global sale of Filecoin computing power. The event attracted hundreds of partners from around the world and millions of fans and investors from around the world to participate online.
In view of this demand of investors, KingHash has created a “convenient mining” turnkey mining platform from many factors, such as the quality of the mining pool, the safety degree of the mining process, the technical specialization of the platform, and the post-service situation, so as to help investors realize the complex links of professional miners’ selection, deployment, maintenance, and technical service. As a result, even the novice can operate easily. Furthermore, KingHash is supported by a 16T hard disk and a powerful hardware system with 12T effective computing power, which lowers a certain threshold for C-end users.
KingHash is a mining pool established according to the needs of platform users. The single mining machine adopts AMD CPU hardware system, and the high-quality mining machine serves as strong support. The computing power of 7320 single machines in this mining pool has reached 2T. When the storage volume of Filecoin is increasing, KingHash has a powerful operation and maintenance system behind it. The personnel of the operation and maintenance team comes from 360, Ubuntu, Red Hat and other well-known companies, and their expertise has been recognized in the industry.
ETH mining machine has special characteristics in the industry. Therefore, KingHash also worked out a series of solutions for investors to ensure a smooth mining process. KingHash will provide users with the best electricity cost, balance benefit deduction, support free of charge for withdrawing coins, flash exchanges and other services, making it easier for investors to cash out.
Industry-leading mining experience, mining machine+cloud computing power is the most representative characteristic technology of KingHash. A strong supply chain makes KingHash have a very stable position in this industry. In the mining industry, KingHash always adheres to the purpose of sound development. With its technical strength and resource advantages, King Hash promotes the development of the financial market, helps investors broaden investment channels further, and optimize the realization of idle assets.
#KingHash
“JFOODO Japanese Wine Promotion” Makes a Comeback! Joins Hands with Renowned Restaurants; Makes Japanese Wines Pairing with Food Delectable
Japanese Wines Export Outgrew Other Alcohols Export to Hong Kong Scored a record-high 5-fold Rise
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 6 August 2021 – The Japan Food Product Overseas Promotion Center (JFOODO) was set up by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) to promote the brands of Japanese agricultural, fishery and food products. JFOODO has been devoted to achieving popularity of Japanese wines in Hong Kong with multiple campaigns over the past three years, lining up restaurateurs and consumers to have a better understanding of Japanese wines.
(From Left) Mr. Reeze Choi, JFOODO Japanese Wine Ambassador, Ms. Mari Takada, Deputy Consul General & Head of Economic section of Consulate-General of Japan at Hong Kong, Mr. Eric Ting, CEO of Bird Kingdom Group Ltd. and Mr. Micky Chan, JFOODO Japanese Wine Ambassador
Indeed, the boundless possibilities of Japanese wines should be enjoyed by many more consumers. In this case, JFOODO joins hands with famed restaurants for a two-phase “JFOODO Japanese Wine Pairing Campaign 2021” in August and October. Highlighted a wide variety of Japanese wines, 60 well-known restaurants are to be invited to design their own specialty dishes, from Cantonese, Japanese and Spanish cuisine to name a few, for wine pairing. Two influential wine experts, Micky Chan and Reeze Choi, are to be the ambassadors for JFOODO Japanese wines, who offer wines pairing consulting services and wine knowledge training for cuisine teams of the listed restaurants.
To beckon media and restaurateurs in the F&B sector for the event, JFOODO held a brief press launch at Greater China Club yesterday, one of the participant restaurants. Mr. Isamu Nakayama, JFOODO Chief Operating Officer, as well as two JFOODO Ambassadors of Japanese Wines presented the new trend and demand of Hong Kong market and tips for wines and food pairing respectively. Participants of this event relished four newly tailor-made dishes paired with Japanese wines by Greater China Club.
“JFOODO Japanese Wine Pairing Campaign 2021” Collaborated with Renowned Eateries
New Profile on Japanese Wines Paired with Signature Cuisine
As an achiever obtaining consecutive two-year success, “JFOODO Japanese Wine Promotion 2021” comes for the third year’s applause. The three-month two-phase campaign starts from 6 August (today!) to 31 October 2021, consisting of “JFOODO Japanese Wine Pairing Campaign 2021– Summer” in August and “JFOODO Japanese Wine Pairing Campaign 2021– Autumn” in October. The participant restaurants are free to join the summer or autumn promotion. They will partner with two appointed Japanese Wine Ambassadors by JFOODO to do the mix and match for wines and food, exploring another savory dimension of Cantonese, Japanese or fusion dishes with Japanese grape varietals.
20 restaurants are taking part in the “JFOODO Japanese Wine Pairing Campaign 2021– Summer” in August from now on. The participant list is deemed to be glamorous. Among Japanese owners’ restaurants, BON Japanese Yakitori Bar, Inaniwa Yosuke (TST & Whampoa Shop), JunG39 JAPAN, KAGURA, Shunsenkaihou (HK Shop), Kichi, KIDO, Nishiki, ODDS, Ramen Cubism, SARA, Sushi Hakucho, Japanese Restaurant Take No Sato, UMAI and Zi Nen Ya Japanese Restaurant are on the list. Among fine-dining places, MIÁN, the high-end Cantonese cuisine in Central; Neighborhood, ranked 17th in Asian Top 50 Restaurants in 2021; Rustico, the Spanish restaurant led by Michelin- starred chef; as well as the esteemed Cantonese gourmet establishment Greater China Club are on the list.
Wine-savvy Experts as JFOODO Ambassadors for Japanese Wines
Advice on Wines Pairing and Wine Knowledge for Cuisine Teams
Two market-savvy influencers in Hong Kong wine sector, Micky Chan and Reeze Choi, are appointed to be the Ambassadors for “JFOODO Japanese Wine Promotion 2021”. Based on the climate and topography of vineyards, grape varieties and winemaker’s craft, the ambassadors would give advice on Japanese wines pairing with food offered by the participant-listed restaurants. They would take time to educate sommeliers and cuisine teams on the list to further understand the characteristics and charm of Japanese wines.
“Last year promotion campaign was an eye-opener for Hong Kong people. This year I’m honored to be one of the Ambassadors for JFOODO again. We would like to enhance the branding and sales strategies for Japanese wines while we connect restaurants and wine sellers as well as line up Japanese wines producers for Hong Kong consumers. Besides, we offer consulting services to support F&B frontliners to advance the overall Japanese wines sales. I hope you’ll be part of our JFOODO promotion campaign and make Japanese wines popular in Hong Kong.” said Reeze Choi, the Ambassador of Japanese Wine by JFOODO.
“I’m delighted to be the ambassador again to present Japanese wines during the promotions. Wine-drinking is embedded in Hong Kong daily life. As Hong Kong people are so fond of Japanese cuisine, wines made in Japan must also whet their appetite! Indeed, there is a whole world of wines to choose from, but the Japanese kind is emerging and hard to forget. Over the past two years, JFOODO strived to bring the wines to the spotlight and accessible to people. Now it’s time to further impress people by bringing exquisite wines pairing experience on the table. Feasts of grandeur are going to be held in collaboration with fine restaurants and renowned wine importers. So hone in on the Japanese varieties and tap into new possibilities!” said Micky Chan, the Ambassador of Japanese Wine by JFOODO.
Japanese Wines Export Outgrew Other Alcohols
Export to Hong Kong Scored a Record-high Double Rise in year of 2020
Hong Kong is one of the vital markets ever since Japanese wines started to export. The growth rate recorded 230% growth in 2020 compared to the previous year. While the global export value of Japanese wines exceeded 429 million yen in total, Hong Kong took up around 125 million JPY[1], representing one third of the total value, thus, the demand for Japanese wines in Hong Kong is still strong. However, among Hong Kong wine market, Japanese wines contributes only 0.17%[2] market share only. JFOODO is determined to raise the total market share of Japanese wines by boosting overall promotion efforts.
For more details of promotion campaign, please visit:
Official website for Japanese Wines：https://wine-jfoodo.jetro.go.jp/hk
Official Facebook：https://www.facebook.com/japanwine
Photo Link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11sybbjy8E0zADRAm4TSuZgruNm69HmLu?usp=sharing
[1]Trade Statistics of Japan Ministry of Finance (FY2019, FY2020)
[2] Global Trade Atlas（2020年）
List of Participating Wineries
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① HOKKAIDO WINE CO.,LTD. |
Representative stocks available in Hong Kong |
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1 |
Otaru Nayagara |
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2 |
HOKKAIDO Kerner |
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3 |
HOKKAIDO Zweigelt |
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② Suntory Wine International Ltd. |
Representative stocks available in Hong Kong |
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1 |
JAPAN PREMIUM Muscat Bailey A |
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2 |
JAPAN PREMIUM Koshu |
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③ Château Mercian |
Representative stocks available in Hong Kong |
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1 |
Château Mercian Tamamoro Koshu Kiiroka |
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2 |
Château Mercian Hokushin Chardonnay Unwooded |
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3 |
Château Mercian Hosaka Muscat Bailey A |
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4 |
Château Mercian Mariko Vineyard Merlot |
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④ Lumiere Winery |
Representative stocks available in Hong Kong |
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1 |
CHATEAU LUMIERE (RED) |
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2 |
LUMIERE KOSHU HIKARI |
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⑤ TSUNO WINE |
Representative stocks available in Hong Kong |
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1 |
Makiuchi Vineyard Unwooded CHARDONNAY |
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2 |
Makiuchi Private Reserve Muscat Bailey A |
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⑥ GRACE WINE |
Representative stocks available in Hong Kong |
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1 |
Grace Koshu Hishiyama Vineyard |
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2 |
Grace Koshu |
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⑦ Diamond Winery |
Representative stocks available in Hong Kong |
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1 |
Chanter Y,A Shimoiwasaki Koshu |
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2 |
Chanter Y,A Muscat Bailey A Y carre Cuvee K |
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⑧ MANNS WINES |
Representative stocks available in Hong Kong |
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1 |
Kobo no Awa Koshu BRUT |
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2 |
Kobo no Awa Bailey A ROUGE |
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⑨ ASAHIMACHI WINE CO., LTD. |
Representative stocks available in Hong Kong |
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1 |
ASAHIMACHI WINE Kashiwabara Vineyard |
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2 |
ASAHIMACHI WINE Sparkling Rouge |
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3 |
Yamagata Delaware |
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⑩ Shirayuri Winery |
Representative stocks available in Hong Kong |
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1 |
Sparkling rose Bailey A |
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2 |
LORIENT Katsunuma KOSHU |
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⑪ MARUFUJI WINERY |
Representative stocks available in Hong Kong |
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1 |
Rubaiyat Koshu Sur Lie |
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2 |
Rubaiyat Muscat Bailey A Barrel Aged |
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⑫ Katsunuma Winery |
Representative stocks available in Hong Kong |
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1 |
Aruga Branca Clareza |
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2 |
Arugano Monte |
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⑬ Natural-Farm Group Co., Ltd |
Representative stocks available in Hong Kong |
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1 |
Organic Niagara Sparkling |
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⑭ HAYASHI NOUEN Corp (Goichi Wine) |
Representative stocks available in Hong Kong |
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1 |
Estate Merlot Rose |
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2 |
Estate Chardonnay |
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3 |
Estate Ryugan |
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4 |
Estate Merlot |
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5 |
Estate Chardonnay Kaizawa |
About JFOODO
The Japan Food Product Overseas Promotion Center (JFOODO) was established on April 1, 2017 within JETRO. JFOODO will devote its resources to the branding of Japanese agricultural, forestry, fishery and food products. To further boost the export of Japanese agricultural, forestry, fishery and food products, JFOODO will work to create a stronger platform for overseas B to C promotions and branding projects that stimulate international demand.
Official website：
https://www.jetro.go.jp/jfoodo/
#JFOODO
Estonian Startup Income Announces Funding Round with Tolaram Fintech as Lead Investor
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 6 August 2021 – Tallinn based fintech startup Income has launched a seed funding round by signing lead investor Tolaram Fintech, part of Tolaram, a Singapore-based enterprise with investments in consumer products, fintech, and infrastructure and over USD 1.2 billion in annual revenues.
Income plans to raise a total of €1.3 million of fresh equity during this round. It will use the proceeds to make key hires, continue product development of its retail investor marketplace, and further develop its institutional investor onboarding capabilities.
Income is a marketplace for investing in loans, with a strong focus on investor security. Income is disrupting the marketplace investing and private debt industry by using technology, advanced data analytics, and security structures previously reserved for large institutional investors.
Income was founded in 2020 and raised €1 million from angel investors in a pre-seed round to launch the business and develop its product. Since the launch, Income has reached recurring revenue and gained early traction with retail and institutional investors, who have already invested over two million euros through the platform at www.getincome.com.
According to Income’s CEO Kimmo Rytkönen, “Investing in loans as an asset class is growing at a record pace globally, and we see increased demand from both retail and institutional investors. At the same time, there is almost an unlimited need for liquidity among fintech lenders, especially in emerging markets, enabling access to credit where it was previously missing. We are well-positioned to benefit from these trends, and we see marketplace data transparency and the innovative use of technology as the future of marketplace investing. Our goal is to become one of the largest and best-recognised marketplaces for investing in loans globally. We are very pleased to welcome Tolaram Fintech, with their extensive experience in emerging markets and fintech, as the lead investor in our seed round.”
“We are pleased to have the opportunity to invest in the growth of Income, as we believe that it has a unique business model that centres around investor protection. Furthermore, Income’s innovative offering is closely aligned with our fintech ambitions to enable access to credit in emerging markets, and we look forward to cultivating a strong partnership in this respect,” added Navin Nahata, Managing Director, Fintech, and Infrastructure, Tolaram.
About Tolaram
Tolaram is a Singapore enterprise focused on building businesses and investing in opportunities that propel growth and elevate communities. More than 70 years of entrepreneurial heritage has given Tolaram critical insights to continually innovate, forge enduring partnerships, and transform challenges into opportunities across a diverse portfolio of businesses in consumer products, fintech, and infrastructure. Tolaram owns Amar Bank, Indonesia’s first and only pure-play neobank with an award-winning microloans platform and a fast-growing savings app. Tolaram has also invested in Click Cash, a mobile lending platform in Brazil, and is presently developing a fintech venture that plans to expand across ten countries in Southeast Asia, Africa and South America.
#Tolaram
